Status:
valid
Authors:
Craven
Source:
wcs
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Brunonia 10: 34 (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000790552
Common Names
- Calytrix Warburtonensis
- Warburtonensis Calytrix
- Warburtonensis's Calytrix
Description
Calytrix warburtonensis (also called Warburton Starflower, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Australia. It has a rounded form and small, star-shaped, pink and white flowers. It grows in open woodlands and shrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Calytrix warburtonensis is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and flower beds. The flowers of this plant are edible and can be used in salads and other dishes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Calytrix warburtonensis is a small, star-shaped bloom with five petals in shades of white, pink, and purple. The seed is a small, black nut. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and narrow, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Calytrix warburtonensis is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or from seed. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained potting mix. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn. The seedlings should be planted 10-15 cm deep and spaced 15-20 cm apart.
Where to Find Calytrix warburtonensis
Calytrix warburtonensis is native to Western Australia and can be found in sandy soils and coastal areas.
Calytrix warburtonensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calytrix warburtonensis?
Calytrix warburtonensis
What is the common name of Calytrix warburtonensis?
Warburton Calytrix
What is the natural habitat of Calytrix warburtonensis?
It is native to the south-west of Western Australia.
Species in the Calytrix genus
Calytrix achaeta,
Calytrix acutifolia,
Calytrix alpestris,
Calytrix amethystina,
Calytrix angulata,
Calytrix arborescens,
Calytrix asperula,
Calytrix aurea,
Calytrix birdii,
Calytrix brachychaeta,
Calytrix brevifolia,
Calytrix breviseta,
Calytrix brownii,
Calytrix carinata,
Calytrix chrysantha,
Calytrix creswellii,
Calytrix decandra,
Calytrix decussata,
Calytrix depressa,
Calytrix desolata,
Calytrix divergens,
Calytrix drummondii,
Calytrix duplistipulata,
Calytrix ecalycata,
Calytrix eneabbensis,
Calytrix erosipetala,
Calytrix exstipulata,
Calytrix faucicola,
Calytrix flavescens,
Calytrix formosa,
Calytrix fraseri,
Calytrix glaberrima,
Calytrix glutinosa,
Calytrix gracilis,
Calytrix gurulmundensis,
Calytrix gypsophila,
Calytrix habrantha,
Calytrix harvestiana,
Calytrix inopinata,
Calytrix involucrata,
Calytrix islensis,
Calytrix leptophylla,
Calytrix leschenaultii,
Calytrix longiflora,
Calytrix megaphylla,
Calytrix merrelliana,
Calytrix micrairoides,
Calytrix microcoma,
Calytrix mimiana,
Calytrix nematoclada,
Species in the Myrtaceae family
Acca lanuginosa,
Acca macrostema,
Accara elegans,
Actinodium cunninghamii,
Agonis baxteri,
Agonis flexuosa,
Agonis grandiflora,
Agonis theiformis,
Agonis undulata,
Agonis hypericifolia,
Algrizea macrochlamys,
Algrizea minor,
Allosyncarpia ternata,
Aluta appressa,
Aluta aspera,
Aluta maisonneuvei,
Aluta quadrata,
Aluta teres,
Amomyrtella irregularis,
Amomyrtella guilii,
Amomyrtus luma,
Amomyrtus meli,
Angophora bakeri,
Angophora clelandi,
Angophora costata,
Angophora crassifolia,
Angophora dichromophloia,
Angophora euryphylla,
Angophora exul,
Angophora floribunda,
Angophora hispida,
Angophora inopina,
Angophora leiocarpa,
Angophora melanoxylon,
Angophora paludosa,
Angophora robur,
Angophora subvelutina,
Angophora woodsiana,
Angophora clelandii,
Anticoryne diosmoides,
Anticoryne ovalifolia,
Anticoryne melanosperma,
Archirhodomyrtus baladensis,
Archirhodomyrtus beckleri,
Archirhodomyrtus paitensis,
Archirhodomyrtus turbinata,
Archirhodomyrtus vieillardii,
Arillastrum gummiferum,
Astartea aspera,
Astartea corniculata,